as in impractical
not capable of being put to use or account
the company decided that the proposed reorganization of its operations was unworkable due to high costs
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Recent Examples of unworkable
But as the insurance math becomes unworkable in wider bigger swathes of the country, FAIR Plans won’t be a tenable solution.
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Alana Semuels, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: None of these commitments appear to box Johnson — or any of his more moderate members — into an unworkable position.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
There’s a water closet in the back of the apartment with two stairs up to the toilet, which is a little strange, but hardly unworkable.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Jan. 2025
Though it would not be removed for users who already downloaded the app, without an ability to update it, the app would over time become unworkable.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unworkable
Alana Semuels, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: None of these commitments appear to box Johnson — or any of his more moderate members — into an unworkable position.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
There’s a water closet in the back of the apartment with two stairs up to the toilet, which is a little strange, but hardly unworkable.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Jan. 2025
Though it would not be removed for users who already downloaded the app, without an ability to update it, the app would over time become unworkable.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unworkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unworkable
Adjective
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These scenarios are impractical or impossible with other virtualization software.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
28 Feb. 2025
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Traditional transport methods were deemed too impractical and stressful for the beavers, making aerial relocation the most viable option.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Those assets are useless on a device like the Deck, and take up unnecessary space.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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In stereotypical rich-TV-family fashion, the ultimate symbol of Baba’s success is that both of his sons are sort of useless.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Polar research and expeditions were considered inherently masculine endeavors unsuitable for women during the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, which began in 1897 and lasted until 1922.—
Nicole Edenedo,
AFAR Media,
3 Mar. 2025
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When the wildly unsuitable secretary of defense announces there will be 8% cuts in our military budget for each of the next five years, some weapons programs will be reduced or cancelled to meet that goal.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Unworkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unworkable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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